B-K School Board met last week
Last week the Belmond-Klemme School Board approved the initial reading of a board policy concerning personal electronic devices in schools. The B-K board approved the non-congregate meal model for the 2025 Summer Lunch Program with pickup locations
Frey, Betty Jane of Aplington – Funeral Service May 24th, 2025
Funeral service for 89-year-old Betty Jane Frey of Aplington will be Saturday, May 24th at 10:30am at the Aplington Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Pleasant View Cemetery in Aplington. Visitation will be Friday, May 23rd
Four vehicle fatality accident reported in Hamilton County
Tuesday about 2:40pm the Iowa State Patrol was called out on the report of a multi-vehicle accident in the southbound lanes of Interstate 35 near mile marker 147 in northern Hamilton County, or around the interchange with
Dike-New Hartford School Board considering education agreements, facility maintenance and more Wednesday
The Dike-New Hartford School Board will meet Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. in the New Hartford Elementary Library. To start the meeting, they’ll hold an exempt session for administrator contract negotiations. To begin regular business, they’ll host a
Grundy Center School Board to consider facilities, educational agreements Wednesday
The Grundy Center School Board will meet Wednesday. They’ll consider the district’s career and academic plan, special education work experience fees, a Western Outreach Center joint education service agreement with Hawkeye Community College, and other educational items.
STATE BOUND: Wolverines earn second straight girls tennis state appearance
For the second consecutive season, the Dike-New Hartford girls tennis team has qualified for the state tournament. The Wolverines went 2-0 while battling through rain delays in Grinnell. They started the day with a 5-0 win against
President Trump unveils $175 billion plans for ‘Golden Dome’ Missile Defense System
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump unveiled a sweeping proposal from the White House for a new missile defense initiative aimed at shielding the United States from potential threats posed by nations such as North Korea. The concept,
New Orleans jail worker arrested for allegedly assisting in escape of 10 inmates
A maintenance employee at a New Orleans jail has been taken into custody for allegedly aiding in the escape of 10 inmates late last week, officials confirmed on Tuesday. The arrest comes as the search for the six
Hampton-Dumont-CAL dominates as Mota makes history in first round playoff win
Hampton-Dumont-CAL senior Fernando Mota made boys soccer program history, and the team dominated Charles City 7-1 in Tuesday’s 2A Substate 2 first round playoff game, as aired on 99 The Wave. Mota scored five goals, all in
Falcon Girls Soccer starting postseason Wednesday against Clear Lake
The Aplington-Parkersburg girls soccer team will begin the playoffs by hosting Clear Lake for a 1A Region 8 quarterfinal Wednesday. It’ll air on 104.9 KLMJ. The Falcons (8-6-2) will enter the playoffs after winning two of their